Framework for Analyzing Effects of Spring Load Restrictions (2009)
David Levinson, Ning Li, Xi Zou, Brian Smalkoski, Maryam Hashami
Spring load restrictions (SLR) impose restrictions on heavy trucks during the spring thaw period. Although the policies have been implemented for many years, their economic effects on truckers remain...
Value of Time for Commercial Vehicle Operators in Minnesota (2003)
The spring load restriction policy of Minnesota has been in effect for over 50 years with little consideration given to the cost that it imposes on the freight industry. A costbenefit study was...
Economic Effects of Lifting the Spring Load Restriction Policy in Minnesota
Brian Smalkoski, Ning Li, David Levinson
Spring load restrictions (SLR) regulate the weight per axle carried by heavy trucks during the spring thaw period. This policy aims to reduce pavement damage caused by heavy vehicles and extend the...
Value of Time for Commercial Vehicle Operators
Brian Smalkoski, David Levinson
The spring load restriction policy of Minnesota has been in effect for over 50 years with little consideration given to the cost that it imposes on the freight industry. A cost-benefit study was...
A Framework for Analyzing the Effects of Spring Load Restriction
David Levinson, Ning Li, Brian Smalkoski, Xi Zou, Maryam Hashami
Spring Load Restrictions (SLR) impose load restrictions on heavy trucks during the spring thaw period. Although the policies have been implemented for many years, we are still unsure of their...